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AK62 YTV

2012 Audi A3

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,534 mi
Last recorded94,534 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Audi A376,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 YTV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 94,534 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively also slightly weak effort. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 94,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively also slightly weak effort. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 88,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 72,778 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 70,407 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from interior mirror before test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,989 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 66,293 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 63,861 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 63,861 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 63,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 63,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn slight lips (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 52,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 42,925 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 42,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 32,424 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 24,382 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AK62 YTV is a 2012 Audi A3 in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 76,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK62 YTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK62 YTV registered?

AK62 YTV is a 2012 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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